Supreme Court Rules Against Labor Boycott Tactics
The U S Supreme Court, in a third ruling within a month, held that the Sherman anti trust law applies to labor union boycotts aimed at interstate trade. Loewe & Co sued Hatters union members for 80 000 damages, seeking 240 000 under the act. The decision, announced by Chief Justice Fuller, frames unions as unable to disrupt free commerce.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Lawler Vs Loewe
Hatters’ Union
Danbury
Conn
Fuller
Loewe & Co
United States
District of Connecticut
Hatters’ Immen
AmericanVederation of Labor
Fey
Yuarnedi Bown
Loewe
Circuit Court
Uy Court of Appeals
Modest Naval Officer Seeks Executive Post Aboard Idaho
Washington dispatch reports Commander Wood, chief aide to Admiral Dewey, declining command of a new fast scout cruiser to gain battleship experience. He requests duty as executive officer of the battleship Idaho during its coming commission to prepare for a future command. The move signals cautious career steps amid early 20th century naval expansion.
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Washington
Natal
Dewey Onaveh
Spencer
Wood
Navy
Mme
Idaho
Diell
Leading Badger Republican Dead
Lemuel W. Gosnell aged 43 prominent Republican leader in La Crosse Wisconsin dies. He hailed from a Baltimore family and played a major role in drafting Montana’s constitution enabling its admission to statehood.
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Badger
la Grosse
Wis
Lemuel W. Gosnell
Repub
Henan
Mr. Gosnell
Baltimore
Montana
Union
Sheriff heads to St Joseph in search for missing Lillie Olsen
Fremont Nebraska February 3 Sheriff Bauman departed for St Joseph Missouri to pursue leads on five year old Lillie Olsen who vanished from her father's Rosalie area farm over a month ago. He says a capable crew will conduct the search in St Joseph. Burned Out Cleveland Feb The four story brick building housing the Plain dealer Publishing Company mechanical department suffered extensive fire damage. The loss of building and contents is estimated at 200000 dollars. The Plain dealer will be saved from the News office for only a short time.
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France
New
New York
Cochiin
Thyouca Eptee
Jnde
Erie
Cochran
Ferther
Roosesottaga Crisinder
Bedi
Hans Unney
Arden
Syfersenperry
Fremont, Neb
Bauman
St Joseph
Lillie Olsen
Rosalie
In &J
Plaindealer
Cleveland
Plaindealer Publishing Company
Ieas
Lewis Heads United Mine Workers of America
Thomas L. Lewis of Ridgeport Ohio was declared elected president of the United Mine Workers of America by the annual convention. W B Wilson of Pillsburg Pa was elected secretary treasurer and pledged support to the new head. Lewis said he aims to defend workers rights while remaining conservative enough to accept achievable gains.
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Indianapolis
Thomas L. Lewis
Ridgeport
Uniel Mine Workers of America
Lewis
W. B. Wilson
Pillsburg
Whi- Wow Th
Tyna
W. Ts. Wilson
Wilson
He &P
America
PAYS TOO LOW WAGES
The twenty fourth annual report of the United States Civil Service Commission notes about 337000 executive civil service officers and employees as of June 30. Of these, 107 whoa were subject to examination show a 12,700 rise from the prior year. The report finds eligibility far outstrips appointments, yet few reach higher posts due to low salaries and limited advancement prospects.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Executive Civil Service
He Captured His Man In Ireland Police Tale
Six months after inheriting wealth from an Irish aunt Sid.000, Policeman Willitta Walsh refused to resign his force. He pursued a marauder who escaped and boasted of remaining on duty. Walsh arrested an associate on a weapons charge and confiscated items from a patrol box.
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St. Tonis
Policemuin
Willitta Walsh
Ireland
Priay
Nerera
Waward James
Walsh
Congress Debates Appropriation for Exhibit
Washington action centers on a 1 000 000 appropriation for a prominent exhibit. The day focuses on calendar bills as party factions shape the floor. A pension measure for a veteran is advanced, with a plan to raise the monthly grant before reconsideration.
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Washington, Pel & Piles
Congress
Heart Sewed Together After Severe Stab Wound in City Hospital
At the emergency hospital in Washington a remarkable operation repaired a near split heart. Richard Denton, a Black man, was stabbed and his chest opened to sew the heart back together. Doctors report the patient will recover.
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Washington
Richard Denton
Denton
Peasants and Troops Clash in Kazan Province
Ten residents of Podberestia in Kazan province were killed and the district chief wounded after a clash between lawless peasants and government troops on January 80. Troops were dispatched to restore order and the district chief joined them. The punishment is deemed ample and no further voting is anticipated.
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Kazan
Russia
Podberestia
Taylor Stock Company at Bucklen Theatre Delights Fans
A capacity Bucklen audience welcomed the Taylor Stock Company in A Ragged Princess with strong performances by Tra H. Moore and a capable cast. The troupe offered The Senator's Daughter and Queen of Queer Street later in the week, with A Southern Rose as Thursday's feature. The company also presented vaudeville acts, a moving pictures program, and reduced admission prices drawing good crowds despite cold weather.
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Bucklen
Elkhart
Anania
Taylor Stock Company
Bucklen Theatre
Tra H. Moore
Wellington Brothers
Queer Street
Woolford
Stevens
Ruby Marion
Mrs. Tracy
Ungrammatical Justice in 19th Century Ledger Snippet
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt parodies a magistrate sentencing a prisoner for overspeeding with a $10 fine or ten days in jail. The prisoner protests the sentence as ungrammatical while a stray line from Icuias notes anxiety bridging a chasm.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Notice to Bidders for Elkhart Water Supply Contract
The Board of Public Works of Elkhart Indiana invites sealed bids by March 7 1908 for twenty five year water supply to be used for domestic public and fire protection. Bids require a 16000 dollar certified check, affidavit of non collusion, and a 100000 dollar bond. construction must start within sixty days and be completed by March 1 1909. plans in Chicago and Elkhart offices. board reserves right to reject all bids.
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Board of Public Works
Elkhart
Indiana
Wlkhart
Elkhart County
Elthart
India
AL T. Maltby
Great Northern
Chicago
West Franklin street paving plan approved for Elkshart
The Board of Public Works of Elkshart Indiana proposes West Franklin street improvement from Second Street to Indiana Avenue with brick paving on concrete base and curb and gutter. A public hearing is set February 17 1908 at 7 30 p m at City Hall for affected property owners to file remonstrances and assess benefits against estimated cost.
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Board of Public Works
City of
Elkshart
Indiana
Elkhart
Franklin Street
Second Street
Indiana Avenue
Marion Street
Wikhart
Ind
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Rouse
Roosevelt
Hat Gase
Houshe
Bend Mich
Republican Party
Townsend
Prcnc
Sherwood
Ohio
Bryan
White House
Washington Monument
Potomac
Broadhead
Penn
rion-Santa
Feense
Feckran
More Coatly
Government
Charles S. Stillings
Lroosevelt
Ravenner
Division of Printing
Department of Commerce and Labor
Aull
Treasuy
Hull (Yenn
J. Hul
Supreme Court
U. W W
Mitchell
Ryan
Sam
Uris
Senate
House
Visenssian
Covishitjon
Brekeround
Hee Hill
The
Daily Review
Father William
Rocky Mountains
Bright
E. PD. Miller
South, Main, and
F. H. Bentz & Co
Taylor Repertoire
Buckfen Theatre
Conkey
A. C. Keene
Main Street
Arthur RE. Darling
Walden Brothers
South Main Street
Arthur
Darling
West Franklin ST
Crysia Theatre
St. Ma
J. H. Ammons
GEO. W. Lawrie
Manger
Alton Trio
Mrs
Dick Tracy
Doctor
Corker
Wolford
Walter Joseph
White City
I. Richman
American Express Office
Corser Main
Pratt St
Elkhart Ca
C. K. Runyon
Lexington Ave
Hudson Street
Vistula Street
M. VW. Stark
Monger
A.N
A. N. Chamberlain Medicine Co
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